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Florida officials are playing poker...

Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:30 pm
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
67592 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:30 pm
They want LSU to forfeit.
Posted by saint tiger225
San Diego
Member since Jan 2011
36720 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:31 pm to
They're playing with lives.
Posted by Tllsu
Maurice
Member since Nov 2015
2475 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:31 pm to
100%agree
Posted by iluvlsusports
Somewhere in South Louisiana
Member since Aug 2006
3664 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:32 pm to
I think you might be on to something. The SEC should not have allowed this.
Posted by Lsuchs
Member since Apr 2013
8073 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:33 pm to
Our guys fly up early Friday afternoon for away games.

Shitty move by UF
Posted by WhoDatSoldier
9th Ward
Member since Oct 2016
42 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:35 pm to
If the game gets cancelled, they should have to take the L for making such a poor decision to keep the game in Gainesville.
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
67592 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:36 pm to
I wonder if a forfeit gets them off the hook for reimbursing all the fans that bought tickets
Posted by Lsuchs
Member since Apr 2013
8073 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:44 pm to
I just did some research. Only 46 states are not expecting hurricane landfall this weekend.

Not a lot of alternatives guys, relax
This post was edited on 10/5/16 at 4:46 pm
Posted by Jwho77
cyperspace
Member since Sep 2003
76701 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 4:48 pm to
Steve Caparotta, a meteorologist for WAFB Channel 9 in Baton Rouge, was shocked at the decision.

"This is the epitome of irresponsibility," he said on 104.5 FM Radio in Baton Rouge on Matt Moscona's show after looking at the latest update on the path of the storm at 4 p.m. Wednesday. "The Florida campus is closing Friday, but c'mon back we'll play some football Saturday?"
Posted by tiger lady
Baton Rouge, LA.
Member since Sep 2003
376 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 5:19 pm to
I am getting old and not real certain about this, but didn't Tenn. and Fulmer refuse to fly into BR for a game because of Rita? I think I remember that there was no option to cancel or forfeit and the game was moved to the Monday immediately following the Saturday?? I think the SEC stepped in and told Tenn. the game had to be played. Does anyone remember this? Thanks!
Posted by ForeverLSU02
Albany
Member since Jun 2007
52157 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 5:31 pm to
quote:

Florida officials are playing poker...

and mother nature has pocket rockets
Posted by ApexTiger
cary nc
Member since Oct 2003
53777 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 5:35 pm to
quote:

Florida officials are playing poker...
They want LSU to forfeit.


Be a good time for Alleva to make a public announcement.

"We're in constant communication with the Florida athletic department concerning Saturday's game scheduled for 11CST...

"it does not look good or likely the the game will be played in Gainsville this weekend...UF has requested to wait until tomorrow to make an official decision....while we support their desire to keep their home game at home, LSU has began preparations to host the game in the Tiger Stadium"

"the bottom line is we can not make flight arrangements into Florida on Friday when the governor of Florida is making the call for state wide evacuations."

"with that said, LSU is ready to play the game this weekend anywhere it's possible, but we're not going to endanger our program, our players and coaches and fans by flying into a Category 3 or 4 storm with major flooding likely.

"We'll play the game on Sunday if necessary, LSU is not going to cancel the game...or forfeit the game due to many options that have been provided, all responsibility at this time is on UF to "make the right call for all interests involved"

"Have a great day!"
Posted by Watchmaker
Member since Aug 2016
768 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 6:06 pm to
I believe so. Hopefully, the rules don't allow this to happen. Florida still has visions of Atlanta.
Posted by ATL-TIGER-732
ATL
Member since Jun 2013
2291 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 6:57 pm to
Another thought, if the field is really wet, it slows down the LSU rushing game.

Also, our defensive rush is slowed down.
Posted by Oyster
North Shore
Member since Feb 2009
10224 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 6:57 pm to
I think there is definitely something crooked going on in Jeremy Folley's mind. There is a big angle in Florida's favor hidden inside this delaying tactic.
Posted by WhoDatNC
NC
Member since Dec 2013
11749 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 7:08 pm to
If so, they are bigger morons than we ever thought.
Posted by TIGRLEE
Northeast Louisiana
Member since Nov 2009
31493 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 7:10 pm to
You LSU fans that always think people are out to frick us are the worst.

Miserable bunch y'all are.
Posted by BayouTiger311
Guatier, MS
Member since May 2015
551 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 7:43 pm to
Truly do not understand their motives? Do they WANT a canceled game?
Posted by gerkin
Member since Sep 2011
1194 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 8:03 pm to
Wow, whoever made the decision that results in student athletes flying into the cone of uncertainty for a cat 4 hurricane seriously needs to be fired.

Amazing
Posted by Statestreet
Gueydan
Member since Sep 2008
12957 posts
Posted on 10/5/16 at 9:02 pm to
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Florida officials are playing poker...


Why leave out the nimrods at the SEC office?
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